Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Position Title: Design Associate

Location: Los Angeles Unified School District

Due Date: 8/5/24

Job Description:

Assists Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects

Assists in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural- Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentations

Reads and interprets architectural, engineering and planning documents

Collects and organizes data for reports and presentations

Assists in the preparation of reports and minor project research

Updates and maintains project files with technical information

Reviews plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable LAUSD standard requirements and federal, state and local codes.

Reviews and prepares internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District branches (i.e.: AE Contracts, AE invoices, etc.)

Assists in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and departments (i.e.: Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts, etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions.

Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects within the community

Performs other related tasks required.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Experience

A minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience working in an architecture and design setting.

Experience performing architectural, engineering, or planning design and coordination of design disciplines, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing architectural, engineering, or planning drawings and documentation.

Three (3) years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency

Required Education

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or planning

Knowledge/Skills

Architectural, Engineering, or Planning terms, concepts, and symbols

Architectural characteristics of building materials and technical detailing

Research methods and techniques, including planning studies and surveys, determining variables, and developing sources of data

Basic record keeping methods

Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Autocad, Revit

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in the use of computer database and related equipment

Analyze architectural/engineering/planning problems related to assigned educational facilities projects and recommend appropriate and feasible solutions.

Interpret federal, state, and local codes related to educational facilities

Possess knowledge of California Department of Education, Division of the State Architect, applicable building and engineering codes, fire codes and energy codes. (i.e.: ADA, CA Title 24, CalGreen, etc.)

Make detailed and accurate calculations and surveys

Compile, interpret/analyze, and summarize data, and recognize the implications of complex documents

Has the ability to collaborate with other team members

Ability to multi-task

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000.